UB9: Urban Discipline PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Spectre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. Dean Spectre acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Vance
vs
Spectre

190 cm
23
201 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Spectre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Vance. That snapped Spectre's head back.
Vance feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spectres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vance moves out of range as Spectre strikes.
Vance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spectre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spectre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spectre slips a jab from Vance.
Sloppy strikes from Vance. Those never looked like landing.
Vance lunges at Spectre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spectre's hand.
Vance connects with a looping right hand.
Vance loads up on a big right hand but Spectre slips the punch.
Vance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
Spectre avoids the body shot from Vance.
Vance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance wants to clinch.
Dean Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Spectre.

Vance darts in and clinches Spectre up against the ropes.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Vance gets underhooks to prevent Spectre's takedown attempt.

Spectre ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spectre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spectre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectre can't keep his opponent in guard - Vance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vance content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vance trying to control the action but Spectre is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spectre can do anything to dispel that myth.

Spectre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Spectre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vance pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Spectre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vance pulls his head out easily.
Vance not doing much here.

Spectre looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Vance is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spectre is staying active underneath Vance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vance wants to free his trapped foot but Spectre is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance wants to take a breather but Spectre is having none of it.

Spectre actively working from the bottom here.

Spectre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spectre keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spectre throws out a loose jab but Vance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vance connects with a nice looking jab.
Vance cracks Spectre with a good jab.
Vance cracks a nice hook into Spectre's ribs.

Spectre gets tackled into the ropes by Vance. Vance maintains the clinch.
Spectre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vance lands a nice uppercut.
Spectre is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Spectre.
A short right from Vance.
Spectre is looking for a takedown.
Vance misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spectre looking for a takedown.
Vance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spectre backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spectre backwards.
Spectre is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spectre looks winded!
Spectre tries to pull guard but Vance holds him up against the ropes and eventually Spectre drops back down to his feet.
Vance lands an elbow inside that Spectre shrugs off.
Vance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Spectre is rocked!

Vance drops Spectre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Spectre is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Spectre is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Vance lands a big right hand that drops Spectre! The killer instinct kicks in and Vance finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vance!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hofman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hofman
vs
Sullivan

181 cm
29
185 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

187 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Hofman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan shoots and misses
and Hofman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan shoots in but Hofman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickey Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adam Hofman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.

Sullivan gets a double leg takedown into Hofman's guard.
Hofman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Hofman is keeping the position.
Hofman is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hofman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hofman wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sullivan.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hofman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sullivan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Sullivan tries for a kimura but Hofman is defending well.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hofman keeps working.
Hofman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Sullivan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Hofman really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Sullivan has control of Hofman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hofman regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofman tries to buck Sullivan off but he can't manage it.

Sullivan has isolated one of Hofman's arms. Hofman looking to fight him off but Sullivan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Sullivan!
A very excited looking Mickey Sullivan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - Roughneck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fisher's choice of entrance music: Wasiu - Bout 02 Blow. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Reid
vs
Fisher

178 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
201 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Fisher is looking to land body kicks.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fisher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
Fisher replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reid blocks it well.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fisher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fisher throws a solid leg kick but Reid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fisher.
Reid misses with a leg kick
and Fisher counters with an inside leg kick.
Reid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher cracks Reid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fisher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Liam Reid has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisher throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Fisher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid throws a leg kick but Fisher moved away.
Fisher tries to work over Reid's front leg with a kick but Reid checks it.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fisher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reid in his tracks.

Reid is rocked!
Fisher digs a good body shot into Reid's ribs.
Oh Reid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher drops Reid with a big left hand! Reid is injured, injured bad! Fisher jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Fisher!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nathan Fisher thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Liam Reid stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to get back home and think about things. This may be it. Thanks to everyone who's helped me on this journey'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Guerra has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Liam Boyle's chin.

Boyle
vs
Guerra

183 cm
26
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Shinobi

Last Minute Power Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liam Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra scores with a hook.

It looks like Liam Boyle has been cut.
Boyle scores with a punch to the head.
Guerra scores with a jab to the head.

Boyle is rocked!
Guerra moves in close and cracks Boyle with a massive right hand! Boyle, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Guerra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Guerra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Engel Agnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adriano Nunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Agnes
vs
Nunes

178 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Engel Agnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Agnes moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Nunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agnes tries to counter with a takedown but Nunes is quick to defend against it.
Nunes works the jab nicely.
Nunes delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Agnes slips under a jab.
Adriano Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes drops Agnes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Agnes! Nunes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Nunes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dux
vs
Gracie

188 cm
22
199 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
29
145 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dux - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dux. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Dux lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dux scores with a four punch combination!
Dux throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Dux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie checks a low kick from Dux.
Dux scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
A clash of legs there as Dux blocks the low kick.
Dux lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dux lands with a nice body punch.
Dux digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Dux lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.

It looks like Anderson Gracie has been cut.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dux closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Gracie is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dux.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Dux against the ropes but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Dux is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Dux misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dux.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dux.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dux pinned against the ropes. Dux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.
Dux misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Dux.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Dux. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Dux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie looks winded!
Dux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dux duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dux, right into the meat.
A left and a right from Dux both land. Nice combination.
Dux throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Dux finish him?
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Dux throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gracie's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dux lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Zimbardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astakhov comes into the arena with Tupac - Uppercut blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruce Zimbardo enters the ring!

Astakhov
vs
Zimbardo

190 cm
27
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

220 cm
30
283 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikita Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Zimbardo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimbardo is looking to slow Astakhov down with leg kicks.
Zimbardo lands with a slapping head kick.
Astakhov misses the shot to the body.
Zimbardo's coach down at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zimbardo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Astakhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zimbardo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Astakhov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zimbardo wants to clinch but Astakhov slips to the side
and Astakhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zimbardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astakhov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zimbardo.
Zimbardo misses with an uppercut
and Astakhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zimbardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Astakhov misses the target.
Nice body kick from Zimbardo.
Nice cross by Zimbardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimbardo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Astakhov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Astakhov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zimbardo.

Zimbardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Astakhov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Astakhov lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Astakhov as Zimbardo tries to tie him up.
Zimbardo is looking to control Astakhov's arms but Astakhov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zimbardo has his back to the ropes.
Zimbardo stalling.
A shot in the inside from Astakhov.
Astakhov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Astakhov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zimbardo looking to stall.
Astakhov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Astakhov on the inside.
Astakhov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zimbardo backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo tries to stall but Astakhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zimbardo taking a breather.
Zimbardo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Astakhov lands with a left to the head.
Zimbardo wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Zimbardo.
Zimbardo misses with a low kick.
It looked like Astakhov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zimbardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zimbardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zimbardo misses with a low kick as Astakhov jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Astakhov misses the target.
Zimbardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimbardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruce Zimbardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Zimbardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zimbardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimbardo misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Astakhov.
Astakhov ducks under a wild hook from Zimbardo.
An attempted straight right counter from Astakhov misses the target.
Astakhov throws out a loose jab but Zimbardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Astakhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zimbardo connects with a high kick.
Astakhov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Astakhov looks to land a left hand but Zimbardo moved out of range nicely.
Zimbardo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Astakhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zimbardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimbardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zimbardo scores with a spinning back kick!
Zimbardo scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimbardo misses with a kick to the body.
Zimbardo swinging wildly here.
Astakhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimbardo tries to clinch there but Astakhov circles away.
It looked like Astakhov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Zimbardo.
Astakhov throwing a counter right hand but Zimbardo manages to avoid it.
Zimbardo misses with a body shot
and Astakhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Astakhov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zimbardo.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo scores with a head kick.
Astakhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Astakhov takes a swing at Zimbardo's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Astakhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Astakhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Zimbardo.
A quick step to the side and Astakhov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zimbardo throws a looping overhand right but Astakhov ducks down to avoid it.
Astakhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zimbardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astakhov.
Astakhov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Astakhov misses with a right hand
and Zimbardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zimbardo wants to clinch.
Zimbardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astakhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Astakhov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astakhov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zimbardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Astakhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo moves out of range as Astakhov strikes.
Zimbardo ducks under a wild hook from Astakhov.
Zimbardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zimbardo misses with a left hand
and Astakhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zimbardo moves out of range as Astakhov strikes.
Zimbardo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Astakhov counter with a right hand.
Zimbardo moves in looking to clinch but Astakhov pushes him off.
Astakhov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Astakhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimbardo.
Astakhov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zimbardo.
Astakhov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Astakhov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimbardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astakhov manages to avoid it.
Astakhov throws a nice looking combination but Zimbardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Astakhov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Astakhov throws a series of punches but Zimbardo moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Astakhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zimbardo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Astakhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Zimbardo.
Zimbardo lands with a slapping head kick.
Astakhov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zimbardo looks to land a body kick but Astakhov moved away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov blocks the body kick.
Zimbardo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Astakhov will feel that in the morning.
Zimbardo misses with a wild combination.
Zimbardo scores with a jab to the body.
Zimbardo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Astakhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Astakhov dips to his left and cracks Zimbardo with an uppercut!
Astakhov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zimbardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astakhov checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Astakhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Zimbardo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Astakhov connects with a looping right hand.
Zimbardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Astakhov counters with a straight right hand.
Zimbardo thuds his shin into the meat of Astakhov's side.
Zimbardo misses with a body kick.
Astakhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astakhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Astakhov missing with a left hand there. Zimbardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zimbardo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astakhov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zimbardo. That one must have hurt.
Astakhov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zimbardo tests Astakhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astakhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbardo misses with an uppercut. Astakhov saw that one coming.
Astakhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astakhov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Astakhov misses with a body shot.
Zimbardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astakhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimbardo.
Zimbardo loads up on a big right hand but Astakhov slips the punch.
Zimbardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zimbardo swings for the body but Astakhov moves out of range.
Zimbardo misses with a series of wild punches.
Astakhov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Zimbardo scores with a four punch combination!
Zimbardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zimbardo tried to score with a low kick but Astakhov checks it.
Zimbardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zimbardo tries to clinch up.
Zimbardo connects with a leg kick. Astakhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimbardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Zimbardo throws a sloppy head kick
and Astakhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zimbardo cracks the inside of Astakhov's front leg.
Astakhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Astakhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimbardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Astakhov.
Astakhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimbardo is just out of range.
Zimbardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimbardo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Astakhov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zimbardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Zimbardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zimbardo lands a high kick!
Astakhov avoids the head kick by Zimbardo.
Zimbardo is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo throws a sloppy head kick and Astakhov moves out of range easily.
Astakhov throwing a counter right hand but Zimbardo manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Astakhov.
Zimbardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Astakhov is just out of range.
Bruce Zimbardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astakhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zimbardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zimbardo misses with a hook
and Astakhov counters with a right hand to the body.
Astakhov misses with a looping left.
As Astakhov backs off Zimbardo throws a huge counter combo but Astakhov manages to avoid it all.
Zimbardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Astakhov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Astakhov swings for the body but Zimbardo moves out of range.
Zimbardo throws a big counter head kick but Astakhov avoids it with no problem.
Astakhov misses with a body shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov lands a slapping body shot.
Zimbardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Astakhov is just out of range.
Astakhov is looking for a counter combo.
Astakhov ducks under a wild hook from Zimbardo.
A quick step to the side and Astakhov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Astakhov.
Astakhov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astakhov throwing a counter right hand but Zimbardo manages to avoid it.
Zimbardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astakhov. Zimbardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimbardo scores with a head kick. Astakhov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zimbardo tries to clinch there but Astakhov circles away.
Zimbardo throws a lazy body kick
and Astakhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zimbardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zimbardo.
Astakhov throws a hook but Zimbardo avoids it easily.
Astakhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that misses.
Astakhov slips under a jab from Zimbardo.
As Zimbardo looks to move away, Astakhov throws a big counter combo but Zimbardo just gets out of the way.
Zimbardo moves forwards but Astakhov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astakhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimbardo throws a hook but Astakhov avoids it easily.
Zimbardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astakhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikita Astakhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov throws an overhand right that lands on Zimbardo's shoulder, as Zimbardo tries to avoid the shot.
Zimbardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Astakhov is looking to counter punch.
Zimbardo is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Astakhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Astakhov swings for the body but Zimbardo moves out of range.
Zimbardo throws a lazy right hand but Astakhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zimbardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Astakhov takes a step back to recover.
Zimbardo slips a jab from Astakhov.
Zimbardo throws an overhand right that lands on Astakhov's shoulder, as Astakhov tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zimbardo.
Zimbardo misses with a head kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo misses with a looping left.
Astakhov with a nice cross.
Zimbardo takes a swing at Astakhov's ribcage but misses.
Zimbardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zimbardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astakhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zimbardo counters with an outside leg kick.
Astakhov takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Nikita Astakhov has been cut.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that Astakhov semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astakhov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Astakhov is rocked!
Zimbardo throws an overhand right that drops Astakhov like a sack of potatoes! Zimbardo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Zimbardo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelis Spilbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luk Yuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Spilbergen
vs
Yuha

180 cm
29
211 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

175 cm
30
181 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cornelis Spilbergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luk Yuha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spilbergen gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Cornelis Spilbergen has been cut.
Yuha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yuha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spilbergen moves out of range as Yuha strikes.
Yuha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yuha throws a right hand that Spilbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Spilbergen also avoids with ease.
Spilbergen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spilbergen backs up against the ropes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuha.
Yuha scores with a sloppy right hand. Spilbergen should have avoided that one.

Cornelis Spilbergen's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spilbergen is looking to counter the offense by Yuha and move into the clinch.
Yuha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spilbergen blocks a jab.
Spilbergen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yuha manages to circle out of the way.
Yuha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yuha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spilbergen.
It looked like Spilbergen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luk Yuha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuha stuns Spilbergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Yuha misses.
Yuha misses with an uppercut.
Spilbergen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuha looks to land a left hand but Spilbergen moved out of range nicely.
Spilbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuha.
Yuha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spilbergen moves away.
Spilbergen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yuha.
A jab from Yuha misses.
Yuha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spilbergen is looking to counter the offense by Yuha and move into the clinch.
Yuha throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spilbergen counter with a right hand.
Yuha throws a big shot that misses.
Spilbergen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yuha.
Yuha lands the left hand.
Yuha throws a combination that misses

and Spilbergen counters by clinching up.
Yuha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yuha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yuha wants to get back to striking at distance but Spilbergen won't allow it.
Spilbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuha is trying to break the clinch but Spilbergen has him pressed against the ropes.
Spilbergen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yuha's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuha as Spilbergen tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Spilbergen - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Spilbergen.
Yuha can't break the clinch.
Spilbergen lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Yuha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuha working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Yuha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuha misses with a double jab

and Spilbergen moves into the clinch.
Yuha wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen stalling.
Spilbergen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spilbergen.

Yuha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuha throws a poor cross that misses
and Spilbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuha throws a lazy uppercut
and Spilbergen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yuha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spilbergen doesn't seem bothered though.
Yuha throws a hook but Spilbergen blocks it.
Spilbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuha.
Spilbergen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Yuha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spilbergen is looking to counter the offense by Yuha and move into the clinch.
Yuha lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spilbergen.
Spilbergen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuha.
As Yuha tries to get set, Spilbergen tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuha manages to avoid the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Spilbergen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yuha.

Cornelis Spilbergen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuha misses with a hook. Spilbergen ducked under it nicely.
Yuha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spilbergen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yuha looks to land a right hand but Spilbergen moved out of range.
Spilbergen misses the shot to the body.
Yuha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spilbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spilbergen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuha throws a lazy uppercut

and Spilbergen counters by clinching up.

Yuha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuha cracks Spilbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yuha just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuha lands with an uppercut that bounces Spilbergen off the ropes and back into range.

Jeez, Cornelis Spilbergen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yuha throws a right hand that misses

and Spilbergen moves into the clinch.
Spilbergen trying to stall but Yuha improves his position.
Spilbergen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spilbergen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Yuha is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Spilbergen trying to control the position but instead, Yuha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spilbergen into the ropes.
Yuha is trying to push Spilbergen away but Spilbergen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Yuha is trying to break free.
Yuha wants to break free but Spilbergen has control.
Spilbergen looking to stall.
Spilbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Yuha controls the action.
Spilbergen stalling in the clinch but Yuha improves position.
Spilbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuha controls his hands.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Yuha manages to break the clinch.
Yuha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spilbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuha.
It looked like Spilbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuha with a jab.
Yuha throws a shot from downtown. Spilbergen moves away and avoids it.
Spilbergen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuha fails to land with a series of punches.
Spilbergen tries to counter by clinching up but Yuha breaks away and moves out of range.
Yuha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spilbergen tries to counter by clinching up but Yuha breaks away and moves out of range.
Spilbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuha.
Spilbergen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yuha throws a right hand that Spilbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Spilbergen also avoids with ease.
Yuha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spilbergen.
Yuha takes one on the button.
Spilbergen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yuha swings for the body but Spilbergen moves out of range.
Yuha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spilbergen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spilbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuha throws a body punch but Spilbergen moves out of range.
Yuha throws a right hand that misses
and Spilbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Yuha.
As Yuha tries to get set, Spilbergen tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuha manages to avoid the attempt.
Spilbergen slips a jab from Yuha.
Spilbergen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yuha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yuha throws a lazy uppercut

and Spilbergen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spilbergen tries to stall but Yuha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yuha is trying to break free.
Yuha is trying to break free.
Yuha is looking to break free of the clinch but Spilbergen has double underhooks.
Yuha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen tries to work over Yuha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuha throws a head punch that misses.
Spilbergen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yuha's efforts to push away.
Yuha is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuha as Spilbergen tries to tie him up.
Spilbergen has Yuha pressed against the ropes, preventing Yuha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spilbergen digs a right hand into Yuha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuha's gas tank.
Spilbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuha backwards.
Yuha is looking to break free of the clinch but Spilbergen has double underhooks.
Yuha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuha is trying to break free.
Yuha is trying to break free.
Yuha can't break the clinch.
Yuha tries to break the clinch but Spilbergen is controlling the position.
Yuha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spilbergen backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cornelis Spilbergen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luk Yuha!
In his post fight interview, Luk Yuha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Khaliq Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boschman has chosen Que - OG Bobby Johnson as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Khaliq Khalid
vs
Boschman

193 cm
20
220 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

184 cm
25
218 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diederik Boschman!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boschman moves into the clinch.
Boschman prevents a body shot from Khaliq Khalid.
Boschman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boschman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boschman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Boschman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boschman.
Boschman misses with a punch to the body.
Boschman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boschman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khaliq Khalid lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Diederik Boschman has been cut.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khaliq Khalid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boschman or not.
Boschman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliq Khalid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boschman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boschman looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boschman tries to throw a body punch but Khaliq Khalid avoids it by throwing Boschman back against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid lands an elbow inside.
Khaliq Khalid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boschman's defenses.
Boschman pushes off an throws an elbow but Khaliq Khalid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boschman swings wildly with an uppercut but Khaliq Khalid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boschman misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boschman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boschman misses with a punch to the body.
Boschman blocks the elbow strike.
Khaliq Khalid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boschman or not.
Boschman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boschman scores with a hook to the body.
Khaliq Khalid looking to stall.
Boschman blocks a body shot from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Boschman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Boschman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boschman pushes Khaliq Khalid back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Khaliq Khalid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boschman avoids it.
Boschman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boschman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
Khaliq Khalid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliq Khalid dodges an elbow strike from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid blocks the elbow strike.
Boschman avoids a wild elbow strike from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boschman can't find room to land a body shot as Khaliq Khalid controls the action.
Khaliq Khalid is working Boschman over against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaliq Khalid avoids a wild elbow strike from Boschman.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boschman gets through Khaliq Khalid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boschman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Boschman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid blocks a body shot from Boschman.
Boschman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaliq Khalid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boschman lands a nice uppercut.
Boschman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Khaliq Khalid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Boschman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaliq Khalid looking to stall.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice elbow.
Khaliq Khalid tries a knee to the head but Boschman blocks it.
Khaliq Khalid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boschman misses with an elbow strike.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land knees in the clinch but Boschman avoids the damage to the body.
Boschman takes a shot to the head.
Khaliq Khalid tries to stall but Boschman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boschman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khaliq Khalid missing with knees to the body.
Khaliq Khalid blocks an elbow strike from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid looking to slow down the pace here.
Boschman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boschman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boschman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Abdul Khaliq Khalid has been cut.
Khaliq Khalid has a couple of punches blocked by Boschman.
Good body shot from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boschman lands an uppercut.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid is looking to control Boschman's arms but Boschman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khaliq Khalid has his back to the ropes.
A body shot lands from Boschman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boschman.
Boschman misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boschman.
Boschman lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Boschman as the two fighters clinch.
Boschman lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boschman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid blocks an elbow strike.
Boschman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khaliq Khalid prevents a body shot from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khaliq Khalid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boschman's elbow.
Nice elbow from Boschman.

Khaliq Khalid is rocked!
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Oh Khaliq Khalid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boschman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Khaliq Khalid is pressed against the ropes. Boschman pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Khaliq Khalid! Two more big strikes from Boschman and Khaliq Khalid crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diederik Boschman!
Diederik Boschman thanked the fans post fight for their support.